Umpqua Health

11/21/2025

🥫 Our team stopped by the Umpqua Valley Food Rally yesterday to support the local effort to get food to families ahead of the holidays.

Hosted at the Aviva Health parking lot, this was a community-led, drive-thru event collecting food and monetary donations. Everything collected stays in Douglas County to support local food pantries.

Thanks to Aviva Health, United Community Action Network, and The FISH of Roseburg for organizing and making sure more neighbors have what they need this season.

11/18/2025

💙 Can self-care really help prevent diabetes? Absolutely.

Join Cow Creek’s Kitchen Spa on November 26 for a free, hands-on class where food meets skincare and wellness gets a little playful.

Dr. April Gilliom will share how taking time to relax and reduce stress can support healthy habits and better blood sugar balance.

Enjoy food samples, easy recipes, and a moment that’s just for you.

🗓 Nov 26 | 2–3:30 PM | Healthy Teaching Kitchen
📞 RSVP (541)-672-8533

Tag a friend who deserves an afternoon to recharge. 💆‍♀️

11/14/2025

As temperatures drop, staff with United Community Action Network (UCAN) are preparing to operate the Roseburg Warming Center again this winter for the third consecutive year.

11/14/2025

💙 Our sign has been shining blue all month long, and today it means even more.

November 14 is World Diabetes Day, part of Diabetes Awareness Month. We light our sign to show support for everyone living with diabetes and to remind our community that prevention and early care matter.

A blood test can tell you a lot about your health. Talk with your provider about your A1c and take one small step toward a healthier tomorrow.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor and thank the veterans in our community for their courage, sacrifice, and service to our country.

11/07/2025

Join us for another inspiring public health focused webinar on the power of food as medicine!

November 12th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
📅 Register here: bit.ly/foodasmedicinewebinar
📍 Join virtually or attend the watch party at Thrive Umpqua: 556 SE Jackson St

One of our most popular speakers, Erin Fredericks, MScN—Nutrition Scientist, Community Health Educator, and Advocate for Older Adults—returns to share practical ways to enjoy the flavors and traditions of the season while keeping blood sugar balanced and your metabolism resilient.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
*Enjoy seasonal favorites without disrupting blood sugar balance
*Support steady energy with breakfast, movement, and fiber-rich meals
*Use whole, seasonal foods to cultivate a balanced and resilient metabolism—during the holidays and beyond

11/07/2025

November SNAP benefits are here in Oregon! The federal government remains shut down, but ODHS was able to issue full November SNAP benefits with federal approval. We know how important these benefits are, so we worked quickly to begin issuing benefits last night. Everyone should have full November SNAP benefits on their EBT cards this morning, Nov. 7, 2025 - even if you normally receive SNAP later in the month.

Before shopping, check your EBT card balance to make sure their benefits have been issued. There are several ways to check your balance:

- Call ebtEDGE customer service toll-free at 888-997-4447
- Visit https://ebtEDGE.com
- Use the ebtEDGE mobile app

ODHS does not recommend any other EBT management websites or apps.

While the release of SNAP benefits is not a scam – we want everyone to remain aware of potential scammers who could be trying to take advantage of the confusion in this situation. Do not click any suspicious links in emails, texts or social media posts, and only trust ODHS for information about Oregon benefits. You can find tips to protect yourself from electronic theft here: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/benefits/Pages/protect.aspx

11/05/2025

If you need help with groceries, we have a new Food Help page with local resources for Douglas County.

🥫 Find local food pantries, community meals, grocery discounts, and delivery options.

🛒 Roseburg Grocery Outlet is offering 10% off groceries for EBT cardholders through November.

🚗 Can’t travel? FISH of Roseburg and DoorDash can deliver emergency food boxes for free.

Visit our new page for local food resources and updates:
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SNAP benefits are changing, but food help is available. Umpqua Health Alliance connects Douglas County residents to pantries, meals and grocery savings.

10/29/2025

🎨 Artists wanted! Join UCAN’s Barrels of Hope. Turn food barrels into symbols of hope across Douglas County. $650 stipend per barrel.

UCAN food bank invites YOU to be a part of our Barrels of Hope Campaign, a public art project designed to create a lasting impact in our community. We believe art has the power to create positive change, and we need your creativity to transform ordinary food collection barrels into vibrant symbols of hope and support.

We are commissioning uniquely designed barrels that will be used at food drives throughout Douglas County for years to come. Each barrel is sponsored by a local business, making this project possible. Your design will proudly display the sponsor's name alongside your own, creating a powerful partnership between art, commerce, and community service. These barrels will be placed in the lobbies of local businesses and organizations, serving as an uplifting reminder of our community's commitment to ending hunger. Selected artists will receive a $650 artist commission per painted barrel.

How to Participate:
1. Submit your design sketch for review and approval.
2. Selected artists will be notified.
3. Paint your approved design onto a provided barrel.

Join us in making a difference for years to come.
For full details and to submit your interest, please contact:
Val Gordon at 541.817.5132 or Valerie.Gordon@ucancap.org

Let's fill our community with color, hope, and food for our neighbors. We look forward to seeing your inspiring designs

10/24/2025

OHA continues to monitor federal legislative developments and their impacts on WIC funding as the government shutdown continues.

USDA has provided additional funding to Oregon’s WIC program, which enables WIC to continue into November. As soon as we have additional information, we will share it with partners and participants.

For updates and more information, visit https://ow.ly/UnwS50XhcWZ

10/24/2025

Managing a condition like diabetes, asthma, or hypertension takes time. Your care team is in it for the long haul through every season, every refill, every result.

You’ve got steady support. Use it.

10/17/2025

Every school in Oregon is now eligible to receive free opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone kit at no cost. Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose usually within a couple of minutes, which allows time for emergency medical services to arrive.

The collaboration between OHA and the Oregon Department of Education resulted in 692 schools receiving free opioid overdose reversal kits, totaling more than 14,000 additional doses.

Previously, the program was limited to junior high schools and above.

In addition to the free overdose reversal kits, schools have access to resources like toolkits and lesson plans. These resources help educators teach students about fentanyl and the dangers of opioids.

To learn more about opioid overdose and prevention resources, visit: https://ow.ly/4S9r50XcH2r